Washbowl



2 Sheets-Sheet 1.

G. 0. GERATY.

- WASHBOWL.

(No Model.)

No. 564,372. Patented July 21, 1896.

UNIT D STATES PATENT FFICE.

GEORGE C. GERATY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

WASHBOWL.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 564,372, dated July 21, 1896.

Application filed M rch 12,1896. Serial No. 582,956. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE C. GERATY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Washbowls, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in the construction of molded stone or porcelain washbowls.

My object is to provide such a washbowl of improved construction, rendering it particularly desirable for its purpose, and provided with a novel and improved outlet-valve and means for operating the same.

My invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combinations of parts, all hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the drawings, Figure l is a vertical section of a washbowl embodying my improvements; Fig. 2, an enlarged broken section of the lower part of the bowl, showing the valve and waste-pipe connection also in section; Fig. 3, an enlarged broken section taken on line 3 of Fig. 1 and viewed in the direction of the arrow; Fig. 4, an end elevation of the coupling-tube or pipe connection at the lower end of the bowl; Fig. 5, an enlarged broken plan section taken on line 5 of Fig. 1, and Fig. 6 an enlarged section taken on line 6 of Fig.1 and viewed in the direction of the arrow.

A is the washbowl, fitted against the under side of the usual marble or other top B. The bowl comprises a basin portion A and a hollow boss A formed thereon, as shown. Formed upon one side near the top, and preferably in the boss A is a mixing-chamber 8, having an outlet-passage r to the basin A. Extending to the mixing-chamber are hollow passages s 8 In the lower part of the basin A are perforations forming an outlet q, leadin g intothe hollow boss A Extending across the interior of the hollow boss is a diaphragm 10, which extends from near the lower end to a level slightly below the plane of the opening 1". The diaphragm divides the hollow boss into two passages p 19 which communicate at the top of the diaphragm. In the lower part of the boss is a round opening through the outer wall thereof and the base of the diaphragm p. In the wall of the boss around the opening is an annular recess n for a preferably rubber gasket n, and in the base portion of the diaphragm 19 is an annular recess in for a preferably rubber gasket m.

C is apipe-coupling having an outer threaded end portion Z, an angular flange Z, circumferential recesses Z Z in the positions shown, an overflow-openin g Z and an inclined valveseat Z at its inner end. Adjacent to the valve-seat Z is a lug Z", to which is hinged a valve C, adapted to fit the valve-seat Z and provided on its back with an arm 10. To place the part C in position, it is provided in its recesses Z Z with the preferably rubber gaskets n m and pressed into the opening in I the lower part of the boss, so that the gaskets 'n 'm' will enter the annular recesses 'n an. The angular flange Z fits into an angular recess in the end portion of the boss, and the opening Z is coincident with the lower end of the passage 19 The gaskets a m render the joint between the coupling C and opening through which it passes water-tight, and when the valve C is closed the only escape for water from the passage 19 is over the top of the diaphragm p to the overflow-passage 19 In the top of the hollow boss A? is an opening 19 which registers with an opening 19 in the slab B. In the opening 13 is a sleeve 71, having a flange t" at its lower end, which fits into a recess in the top of the opening p. The tube 2' is threaded at its upper end to receive a cap i which is screwed down against the upper surface of the slab B and has a central opening i through it.

D is a valve-operating handle or plunger piece comprising a stem h, which works through the opening i a handle h at the upper end of the stem, and a bulb 71 on the lower end of the stern. In the tube 1; are finger-springs 2' i affording yielding stops to sustain the plunger when raised, as shown in Fig. 6. Extending from the lower end of the plunger to the arm on the valve is a flexible connecting medium 70, which may be a chain, as shown. Raising of the plunger causes it to draw up the chain 70 and swing the valve on its hinge to open direct communication between the lower end of the passage 10 and the waste pipe (not shown) which connects with the coupling C. Connecting with the inlet-passages s s are pipe-couplings a seam t, surrounded by packing-tubes g,preferat1y of soft rubber, and provided with circu'riif'er ential beads or projections g. The outer end portions of the passages s s are enlarged, as shown, and provided with inner circumfer ential recesses 3 The packing-tubes at their inner circumferences fit closely around the outer circumferential faces of the couplings 7;, and at their outer surfaces against the enlarged portions of the passages, the projections 9 fitting into the recesses 8 This construction forms a water-tight joint between the pipe-couplings and bowl matcriali On the couplings are flanges b, which, when the couplings are pressed into position, bear against the outer surface of the bowl material. In the side of the hollow boss A adjacent to the valve C, is an opening f, provided at its inner circumference with a recess f to receive the circumferential projecting portion or bead e of a preferably rubber packin g-tube or gasket 6. Squeezed into position in the gasket is a ring (Z, provided with an inwardprojecting flange d and an inner screw-thread (Z Fitting into the ring cl is a cap-piece 0, provided with circumferential threads to fit the screw-threads (1 Between the cappiece and flange (1 is a preferably rubber washer (1 The cap is provided with a central angular projection c for the application of a wrench.

In practice one of the couplings h will be connected with a hot-water-supply pipe and 'basin A.

the other coupling h with a cold-water-supply pipe, said pipes being provided with valves. Opening of the valves causes hot and cold water to enter the chamber 3, miX therein, and flow through the inlet 0" to the hen the valve 0 is closed the basin may be filled to the plane of the top of the partition 19, and when rising above said plane the water will overflow to the passage 19 and out through the coupling C to the waste-pipe. \Vhen it is desired to empty the basin the plunger D is lifted, causing the valve to be opened on its hinge. When the plunger D is pressed down, the valve, of its own weight, will close against the seat 1 My improvements afford a particularly desirable construction. The joints will always remain water-tight and the valve swinging upon its hinge or pivot will be self-cleanin g and free from danger of becoming clogged. The chain and plunger afford a very desirable means for opening and closing the valve, and in case of the passage becoming clogged access thereto may be readily had by removing the cap 0. The rubber packing and gaskets, disposed as described, afford yielding joints between the metal pieces and bowl material and are particularly desirable, as, besides rendering the joints water-tight, they tend to prevent fracture of the bowl material when the couplings are placed in position, or in the event that the couplings are struck or jarred while connections are being made, or while in use.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is=-= 1. In a washbo'wl, the combination with the basin having an outletopening of a direct waste-passage extending at an angle from said outlet-opening, a coupling-tube in the waste-passage provided with a self-closing valve, an inclined passage extending up the side of the basin and intersecting the wastepassage, a top for the bowl having an opening at said inclined passage, a valve-operating handle at said opening and a chain, or the like, in the inclined passage connecting the said handle with the valve, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

2. In a washbowl, the combination of a basin portion provided with an outlet at its base, a hollow boss on the basin extending from the lower to the upper end thereof, a horizontally-disposed direct waste-passage in the lower part of the boss communicating with said outlet, a metal coupling-tube in the said direct waste-passage having an opening at its inner end, presenting a valve-seat, and an overflow-opening between its ends, a diaphragm in the hollow boss producing an indirect overflow-passage therein communicating at one end with the direct waste-passage adjacent to the basin-outlet and at its opposite end communicating with the overflowopening in the coupling-tube, a valve at the said valve-seat, a top for the basin having an opening which communicates with the interior of the hollow boss, a valve-operating handle in said opening, and a chain, or the like, connecting the handle with the valve, substantially as described.

3. In a stone or porcelain washbowl, the combination with the basin portion and passage for water cored in the bowl material, of an annular recess in the wall of said passage, a metal pipe-couplinginserted in said passage, and a tubular rubber packing surrounding the coupling in said passage and provided with a bead fitting into the said annular recess, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

4. In awashbowl, the combination with the basin A having the outletq and top 13 having the opening 13 of a hollow boss A on the basin having a direct waste-passage communicating with the outlet q, and intercommunicating overflow-passage 19, 13*, a metal coupling-tube O, in the direct passage, having an overflow-opening at the passage 19 and a valve-seat at the passage 19, a self-closing valve 0 hinged to the end of the coupling at the valve-seat, a valve-operating handle, at the opening 19 connected with the valve 0 through the passage 19, and a mixing-chamber 8 near the top of the basin having waterinlets, and an outlet 7, all constructed and arranged to operate substantially as described.

M. J. Fnosr, J. H. LEE. 

